Med-surg: cardiovascular & respiratory worksheet with answers

Free printable Med-surg: cardiovascular & respiratory worksheet: 8 problems from easy to exam level, with an answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF.

New worksheetPractise online with hints

For teachers: free to print, copy and use in class. Every new worksheet has new values and its own answer key. A link to ExamProblems on your course page is appreciated.

Name: ____________________   Date: ____________

1.Easy

Which side effects are common after inhaled salbutamol (albuterol)?

  1. AConstipation and dry eyes
  2. BFine tremor and a fast heart rate
  3. CWeight gain and ankle swelling
  4. DDrowsiness and a slow heart rate
2.Easy

In pericarditis, which structure is inflamed?

  1. AThe coronary arteries
  2. BThe sac that surrounds the heart
  3. CThe heart muscle itself
  4. DThe inner lining of the heart chambers
3.Easy

In which situation can a pulse oximeter show a falsely normal reading?

  1. AA warm hand at rest
  2. BCarbon monoxide poisoning
  3. CBreathing room air
  4. DA regular pulse of 80/min
4.Medium

Which ECG pattern is typical of acute pericarditis?

  1. AWidespread saddle-shaped ST elevation with PR depression
  2. BA sawtooth baseline with a regular ventricular rate
  3. CTall peaked T waves with a wide QRS
  4. DST elevation only in leads II, III and aVF with Q waves
5.Medium

How is orthostatic (postural) hypotension usually assessed?

  1. ABP once sitting, then once lying down straight after a large meal
  2. BBP in both arms at the same moment while sitting
  3. CBP only standing, after a brisk walk along the corridor
  4. DBP lying after rest, then again after 1 and 3 minutes standing
6.Medium

A patient stops ramipril because of a troublesome dry cough. Which drug class is a common alternative?

  1. AAn angiotensin II receptor blocker such as losartan
  2. BA non-selective beta-blocker such as propranolol
  3. CA nitrate such as isosorbide mononitrate
  4. DA loop diuretic such as furosemide
7.Hard

A patient with life-threatening asthma has not responded to repeated nebulised salbutamol (albuterol), ipratropium and steroids. Which drug is commonly given intravenously next?

  1. AMorphine
  2. BIntravenous furosemide
  3. CMagnesium sulfate
  4. DMetoprolol
8.Hard

A nurse teaches a patient who is starting warfarin. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I will tell my dentist that I take warfarin."
  2. B"I will have regular INR blood tests."
  3. C"If I miss a dose, I will take two the next day."
  4. D"I will check before taking any new medicines or herbal remedies."

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Fine tremor and a fast heart rate
  2. 2. B · The sac that surrounds the heart
  3. 3. B · Carbon monoxide poisoning
  4. 4. A · Widespread saddle-shaped ST elevation with PR depression
  5. 5. D · BP lying after rest, then again after 1 and 3 minutes standing
  6. 6. A · An angiotensin II receptor blocker such as losartan
  7. 7. C · Magnesium sulfate
  8. 8. C · "If I miss a dose, I will take two the next day."

Full step-by-step solutions: practise this topic on examproblems.com.